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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Backman (ranked 3987 p4p, 3084 weight class) and Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 472 p4p, 390 weight class). Sailcirc has chosen THE SCOTTS as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Torcadall Sailcirc has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman defending well as Sailcirc loads up on a big left hand.
Backman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sailcirc to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Sailcirc.
Sailcirc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Backman tries a head kick but it misses.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Backman but Backman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Backman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Backman ducks under a wild hook from Sailcirc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Backman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sailcirc lands a right hook to the body.
Backman tries for a takedown but Sailcirc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Backman throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Backman quickly recovers to half guard.
Sailcirc wants to work for an arm triangle but Backman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Backman is trying to control but can't.
Backman is looking to improve his position.
Backman is working hard here to advance position.
Backman moves into full guard.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Backman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Backman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc tries to free his leg and advance position but Backman is retaining full guard.
Backman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sailcirc working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Backman wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Backman is keeping the position.
Sailcirc is looking to pass into half guard but Backman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Backman is in guard.
Backman wants to pass the guard but Sailcirc is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Backman stopping the sweep attempt from Sailcirc.
Backman is looking to work some ground and pound but Sailcirc has wrist control.
Backman throwing strikes from guard but Sailcirc blocks nicely.
Sailcirc wants to sweep but no luck.
Backman trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Backman preventing the sweep.
Backman throwing strikes but missing.
Backman wants to pass the guard but Sailcirc is keeping the position.
Sailcirc trying to control the position here.
Sailcirc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Backman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sailcirc's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailcirc is staying active underneath Backman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sailcirc controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sailcirc wants to control but Backman is keeping busy.
Sailcirc is not content to let Backman control the position.
Backman is really struggling to control Sailcirc but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sailcirc is looking to improve his position.
Backman is looking to advance position but Sailcirc won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Backman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torcadall Sailcirc dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sailcirc checks a leg kick nicely.
Backman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Backman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Backman is just out of range.
Backman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sailcirc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Backman fakes the leg kick and cracks Sailcirc in the body.
Good work by Sailcirc as he checks the leg kick.
Backman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Backman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sailcirc lands with a hook. Backman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Sailcirc. That snapped Backman's head back.
Torcadall Sailcirc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc jabs Backman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torcadall Sailcirc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sailcirc manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Backman on his heels. He'll look to pass Backman's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc looking to sit in guard and control but Backman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Backman is fighting to break Sailcirc's control of his arms but Sailcirc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sailcirc is on top in guard.
Backman trying to control the position.
Backman keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Backman trying to keep a closed guard but Sailcirc is proving a slippery customer.
Sailcirc slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailcirc prevents Backman from improving his position.
Backman moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Backman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sailcirc trying to control but Backman is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc content to stall in guard here.
Sailcirc passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sailcirc trying to control the position but Backman is working away.
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Backman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sailcirc tries for a kimura but Backman is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sailcirc has an Americana. Backman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sailcirc is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sailcirc hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Torcadall Sailcirc!
A very excited looking Torcadall Sailcirc made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oaza Madero (ranked 1838 p4p, 3269 weight class) and Martin Drop (ranked 73 p4p, 153 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oaza Madero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madero slips under a jab.
Madero throwing a counter right hand but Drop manages to avoid it.
Madero throws a hook but Drop blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drop! But no joy.
Drop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madero throws out the jab.
Madero catches Drop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drop misses with a looping left.
Madero misses with a straight right.
Drop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Madero misses.
Drop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madero.
Drop throws out a counter right but Madero avoids it with no problem.
Drop connects with a right hand. Madero shakes it off.
 It looks like Oaza Madero has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Drop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Drop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drop throws a sloppy head kick and Madero moves out of range easily.
It looked like Madero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drop lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Madero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oaza Madero's cut is getting worse.
Madero misses with a straight left.
Drop throws a poor cross that misses
and Madero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Madero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Madero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Madero defending well as Drop loads up on a big left hand.
Drop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madero.
Madero scores with a punch to the head.
Madero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drop throws a jab when Madero was well out of range.
Drop misses the jab.
Madero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drop's hands.
Nice cross by Drop.
Drop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madero.
Drop throws a big shot that misses.
Drop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Madero counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Madero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drop is not content to let Madero control the position.
Madero taking a breather here.
Madero tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drop pushes Madero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Madero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Madero working the strikes but Drop uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Madero lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Madero there.
Madero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drop defending well though.
Madero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drop is trying to stand back up but Madero is controlling him
Drop is staying active underneath Madero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drop pushes Madero off looking to stand but Madero dives back in and keeps control.
Madero drops an elbow to the side of Drop's head.
Madero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Madero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Drop pushes Madero off looking to stand but Madero dives back in and keeps control.
Madero wants to control but Drop is keeping him busy.
Madero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madero working the head and body with strikes.
Madero drops an elbow to the side of Drop's head.
Drop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Madero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Madero trying to control the action but Drop is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Madero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Madero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drop is trying to stand up here but Madero is controlling him well.
Madero trying to pass the guard but Drop defending well.
Madero winds up and cracks Drop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drop wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drop defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Madero connects with a nice short shot to Drop's temple.
Madero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drop is looking to escape.
Madero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Madero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drop is refusing to be controlled, as Madero sits in half guard.
Drop is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Madero scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drop tries to kick Madero off but Madero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Madero throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Drop to regain full guard.
Madero scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Madero.
Madero is looking to work some ground and pound but Drop has wrist control.
Madero works over Drop with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oaza Madero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oaza Madero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Madero misses the target.
Drop fakes the leg kick and cracks Madero in the body.
Madero cracks Drop with a good jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drop.
Drop misses with a body shot.
Drop throws a lazy right hand but Madero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drop throws a looping overhand right but Madero ducks down to avoid it.
Madero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drop can do to turn this around?
Madero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drop throws out a loose jab but Madero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drop lands with a hook. Madero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drop lands a head shot.
Oaza Madero's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Madero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drop was well out of range. Poor timing from Madero.
Madero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drop on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madero moves out of range as Drop throws a body kick.
Drop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drop looks to land a right hand but Madero moved out of range.
Madero misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madero dips to his left and cracks Drop with an uppercut!
Madero takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Madero just misses with a punch to the body.
Drop throws a shot from downtown. Madero moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Madero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martin Drop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jeez, Oaza Madero's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oaza Madero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martin Drop!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mason (ranked 2225 p4p, 1390 weight class) and Eron Saunders (ranked 281 p4p, 184 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Eron Saunders enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eron Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saunders moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saunders rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.
Saunders lands with a right to the head.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Saunders wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Saunders misses with an elbow over the top.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the cage.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saunders throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Jason Mason has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saunders lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saunders.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
Mason shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mason was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saunders knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mason is staying tight to Saunders's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mason trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saunders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saunders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mason is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saunders is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saunders seems a little lost for a moment, as Mason dominates the positioning.
Mason goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Saunders rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mason's guard! Nice work there by Saunders!
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saunders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Saunders is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saunders is aware though and is defending well.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully.
Saunders is looking to advance position but Mason has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason looking to secure an arm triangle but Saunders defends it well.
Mason moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Saunders has worked his arm free - good work by Saunders!
Mason goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Saunders rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mason's guard! Nice work there by Saunders!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eron Saunders will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Mason's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saunders tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason connects with a jab.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saunders connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Saunders throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
Mason is working for a kimura but Saunders is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Saunders's thigh. Saunders counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason passes Saunders's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saunders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
Mason is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Saunders reverses the position - he's now on top in Mason's guard.
Saunders stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
Saunders stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saunders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saunders throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saunders has Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason blocks a body shot from Saunders.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders is trying to force a seperation but Mason has the dominant position.
A short left from Saunders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason working aggressively here.
Saunders lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Saunders lands an elbow inside.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Saunders throws an elbow that misses.
Mason lands a left hand.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Mason tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Saunders.
Saunders lands a nice elbow.
Jason Mason's cut is getting worse.
Saunders throws an elbow but it misses.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Saunders fails to land.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason pushes Saunders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason blocks an elbow strike from Saunders.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders breaks the clinch.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Saunders is just out of range.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saunders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eron Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saunders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saunders rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Mason gets through Saunders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saunders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mason's brow.
A short right from Saunders on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Mason's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Mason.
Saunders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason shoots for a takedown but Saunders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saunders bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saunders missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saunders lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Saunders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saunders scores with a shot to the side of Mason's head.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders working aggressively here.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders misses with an elbow over the top.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
Saunders on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saunders throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Saunders moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saunders gets a clinch.
Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saunders clinches.
Mason is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jason Mason's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Mason misses with some punches.
Eron Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saunders blocking some punches.
Saunders scores with a hook to the body.
Saunders pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saunders working aggressively here.
Saunders scores with a shoulder strike.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Saunders controls the action.
Saunders gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saunders misses with an elbow over the top.
Saunders blocks a body shot from Mason.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Saunders lands with a right to the head.
Saunders presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Mason trying to stall but Saunders improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Saunders.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saunders is working Mason over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saunders.
Saunders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders lands with a light punch inside.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason misses with some punches.
Saunders lands an elbow just above Mason 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason blocks an elbow strike from Saunders.
Saunders scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Saunders.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Mason.
Saunders lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Jason Mason's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
Mason trying to stall but Saunders improves his position.
Saunders blocks a body shot from Mason.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Saunders breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Saunders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saunders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eron Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saunders has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eron Saunders!
Eron Saunders was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mousa Ndombele (ranked 1011 p4p, 1312 weight class) and Jeff Lee (ranked 133 p4p, 183 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Doomsday Clock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jeff Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mousa Ndombele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Lee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ndombele throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Ndombele tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Ndombele checks the leg kick.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Ndombele throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee jabs Ndombele right on the nose. Ndombele blinks but takes it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ndombele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndombele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ndombele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Ndombele.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ndombele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Ndombele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeff Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ndombele lands a slapping body shot.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee lands a high kick!
Ndombele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ndombele misses the target.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Ndombele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ndombele moves out of range of the body kick.
Ndombele throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Ndombele sees coming a mile off.
Ndombele tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ndombele is out of range.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Ndombele moved away.
Ndombele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ndombele is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ndombele is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ndombele scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Lee.
 Ndombele is rocked!
Lee seems to be stalking Ndombele here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Ndombele drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeff Lee!
A victorious Jeff Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Roger (ranked 3319 p4p, 1265 weight class) and Ameen Robertson (ranked 448 p4p, 195 weight class). Roger comes to the cage accompanied by Under Jolly Roger. Robertson has chosen Regulate - Nate Dogg & Warren G as his entrance music. Jolly Roger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jolly Roger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson throws a nice looking combination but Roger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roger staying out of range there.
Robertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roger circles away quickly and effectively.
Robertson scores with a nice head shot.
Roger dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Jolly Roger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson throws a big shot that misses.
Roger looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Robertson lands a two punch combo.
Roger takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Roger works Robertson's body with a nice hook.
Roger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 It looks like Ameen Robertson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roger steps into range and cracks Robertson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Robertson flops backwards and Roger dives into his guard looking to finish!
 Robertson is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Roger postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Robertson covers up, he's hurt! Roger keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Roger and the ref steps in to end the fight! Roger can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jolly Roger!
A very excited looking Jolly Roger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ebert (ranked 1558 p4p, 1718 weight class) and Mandlenkosi Thulani (ranked 71 p4p, 85 weight class). Thulani is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Zara - Sojaboy. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Ebert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandlenkosi Thulani!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebert throws a leg kick but Thulani moved away.
Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebert.
And Ebert counters with a quick kick to the body but Thulani blocks it.
Thulani swings widly with a right hand
and Ebert counters with a series of strikes. Thulani will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big left from Thulani misses.
Ebert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thulani.
Ebert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thulani manages to avoid it.
Ebert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thulani throws out the jab.
We've been informed that Thulani has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thulani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ebert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ebert cracks a nice hook into Thulani's ribs.
Ebert rushes Thulani and presses him up against the cage.
Ebert tries to work over Thulani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ebert.
Ebert throws a head punch that misses.
Ebert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thulani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ebert tries to bum rush Thulani with a series of wild strikes but Thulani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thulani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ebert misses the shot to the body.
Thulani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ebert is looking to clinch.
A jab from Thulani finds it's way through Ebert's defenses.
It looks like Jason Ebert has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thulani throws a hook to the side of Ebert's head but Ebert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ebert feinted with a counter takedown.
Thulani lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ebert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thulani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thulani looks to throw the jab but Ebert is out of range.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebert misses with a double jab.
Thulani throws a hook but Ebert avoids it easily.
Ebert throws a nice looking combination but Thulani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thulani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ebert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ebert finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ebert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thulani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ebert moves out of range of the strikes.
Ebert throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range.
Ebert looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ebert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thulani.
Ebert moves in looking to clinch but Thulani pushes him off.
Ebert ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
Ebert slips a jab from Thulani.
Thulani is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ebert walks into a stiff left hand from Thulani.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ebert lands a nice shot to the body.
Ebert defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Thulani.
Ebert feinted with a counter takedown.
Thulani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ebert is looking to wear down Thulani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thulani swats away the attempt to clinch by Ebert.
Thulani throws a hook but Ebert avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Ebert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebert gets a clinch.
Thulani lands a right hand.
Ebert struggles to land a body shot inside as Thulani controls his hands.
Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thulani cracks Ebert with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thulani has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ebert to stand back up!
Ebert is rocked!
Ebert avoids the body shot from Thulani.
Oh Ebert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ebert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thulani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Ebert.
Thulani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ebert seems to have got his legs back now.
Ebert tries to close the distance and clinch but Thulani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thulani moves out of range as Ebert throws a body kick.
Ebert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ebert lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thulani will feel that in the morning.
Ebert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Ebert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ebert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ebert tries to score with a low kick but Thulani moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Thulani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ebert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thulani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thulani looks to land a left hand but Ebert moved out of range nicely.
Ebert is looking for a counter combo.
Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ebert tries to clinch up but Thulani circles away and keeps his distance.
Thulani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ebert moves into the clinch successfully.
Ebert throws a punch but it's blocked by Thulani.
Ebert scores with a shoulder strike.
Ebert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ebert working aggressively here.
Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ebert clinches up with Thulani and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thulani blocks a body shot from Ebert.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thulani thuds a left hand into Ebert's body.
Ebert throws out a leg kick but Thulani moves out of range and Ebert only half commits.
Ebert moves in looking to clinch but Thulani pushes him off.
Ebert slips a jab from Thulani.
Ebert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Thulani misses with a body shot.
Thulani throws a hook but Ebert avoids it easily.
Thulani misses with a hook.
Thulani throws a lazy uppercut
and Ebert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ebert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani.
It looked like Ebert was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thulani.
Ebert throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ebert tries to clinch up but Thulani circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thulani missing with a left hand there. Ebert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Ebert, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ebert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thulani was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebert.
Ebert wants to clinch up but Thulani keeps it at a distance.
Thulani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ebert slips a jab from Thulani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mandlenkosi Thulani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Ebert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ebert misses with a low kick.
Thulani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ebert with a body shot.
Thulani catches Ebert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ebert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thulani moves away.
Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebert.
Thulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ebert was well out of range. Poor timing from Thulani.
Thulani tests Ebert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Ebert scores with a four punch combination!
Thulani throws the left hand but Ebert avoids the punch easily.
Ebert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ebert lands a nice shot to the body.
Thulani lands a slapping body shot.
Thulani lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Thulani misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Thulani misses the target.
Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Ebert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thulani throws a jab but it's blocked by Ebert.
Thulani missing with a left hand there. Ebert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thulani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thulani misses with a straight right.
Thulani looks to throw the jab but Ebert is out of range.
Thulani misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Ebert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Ebert. Those never looked like landing.
Ebert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thulani.
Ebert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thulani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ebert throws a body shot but no joy.
Thulani keeps the fight on the outside.
Thulani looks to throw the jab but Ebert is out of range.
Thulani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ebert moves away.
A quick step to the side and Ebert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebert tries to clinch but Thulani is having none of it.
Ebert scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ebert tries to close the distance and clinch but Thulani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ebert misses the shot to the body.
Ebert moves away from the strike by Thulani.
As Thulani backs away, Ebert returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ebert throws a sloppy head kick and Thulani moves out of range easily.
As Ebert backs off Thulani throws a huge counter combo but Ebert manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Thulani as he checks the leg kick.
Ebert misses with a wild body shot.
Thulani throws a hook to the side of Ebert's head but Ebert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ebert throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebert. Thulani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thulani lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Ebert goes down and covers up as Thulani starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mandlenkosi Thulani!
After winning the bout, Mandlenkosi Thulani thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darken Rahl (ranked 591 p4p, 926 weight class) and Genkei Takahashi (ranked 51 p4p, 81 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darken Rahl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takahashi lands with a hook. Rahl tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rahl drops his hands momentarily and Takahashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi with a poor takedown
and Rahl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Rahl misses.
Takahashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takahashi throws a shot to the body.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rahl has Takahashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahl.
Rahl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rahl blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahl takes one on the button.
Rahl closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takahashi has his foot on Rahl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahl works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takahashi controlling Rahl's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takahashi controls Rahl momentarily but Rahl frees himself.
Takahashi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rahl has passed into half guard!
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takahashi is looking to get back to full guard here but Rahl has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Takahashi is looking to regain half guard here but Rahl keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahl trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi manages to get back to half guard.
Takahashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Rahl defends easily.
Rahl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rahl postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rahl is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahl landing some decent shots from guard.
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Rahl defends easily.
Rahl trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darken Rahl dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rahl drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rahl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rahl is in close to Takahashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rahl postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Takahashi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rahl, into his guard.
Rahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takahashi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Takahashi throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Takahashi working a defensive guard but Rahl passes into half guard.
Takahashi gets full guard.
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Rahl scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahl defends it easily.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Rahl tries to pass.
Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takahashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahl is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rahl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rahl postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takahashi wants to sweep here but Rahl controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takahashi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rahl puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Takahashi trying to control from the bottom.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Takahashi is trying to control Rahl's posture. Rahl takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Takahashi! Rahl is rotating here... this could be the end... Takahashi is out! Rahl has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl retains his featherweight title!
Darken Rahl very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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